Overview
RA1 Cap Clara is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 8,100 people in Møre og Romsdal, Norway. Located near the coast, it discharges into the local watershed within the Norwegian Sea drainage basin.
RA1 Cap Clara is a wastewater treatment plant located in Møre og Romsdal, Norway, serving a population of approximately 8,100. The plant is situated in the municipality of Molde, near the coastal town of Kvam, and operates within Norway's national wastewater management framework. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, RA1 Cap Clara is subject to Norwegian regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries, and more advanced treatment for sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating its scale. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Norwegian Sea. The receiving environment supports diverse marine life and is part of the broader coastal ecosystem of western Norway. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
RA1 Cap Clara discharges into the local watershed near the coast of Møre og Romsdal, with the treated effluent eventually reaching the Norwegian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine habitats, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird routes. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
RA1 Cap Clara is located at 16 Mekvorpvegen, Kvam, in the municipality of Molde, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
RA1 Cap Clara serves approximately 8,100 people in the Møre og Romsdal region.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows to the Norwegian Sea. The plant is within 50 km of the coast.
As a Norwegian plant, RA1 Cap Clara operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For a plant serving about 8,100 people, secondary treatment is typically required.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents generally require secondary treatment. For coastal discharges, less stringent treatment may be allowed if studies show no adverse environmental impact.
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